Third song: Dreams
Note: Well let me guess what you're thinking: Yay fast update!
Yes fast update hehe i hope you enjoy this chapter, i was planning to update jaded eyes before but since symphonia was paused for so long i thought: "i have to compensate that" i know how tough it is to wait for something, so i try to comply
i'm very happy that some people are enjoying this fic and i hope you will enjoy more in the future! On with the chapter now!
"There is no relation… And she is not my partner"
"Are the harsh words from Natsuki Kuga also known as the Ace of Spades, what will await these two singers on their rocky relationship? Soon to be found out in the-"
Natsuki turned off the T.V set everybody was watching.
Misaki turned to look at her "You needn't to say that in public Natsuki… you know better."
All the blunette did was glare at her manager with her usual scowl. Then her green eyes moved upon Shizuru who had remained silent the whole time.
"You called me over for a rehearsal, not for a lecture."
"Yes and the director will be watching to see if our predictions are correct." And you will realize Shizuru's talent… maybe that will help you to accept her.
Natsuki rolled her eyes. "Sure, whatever, just make it quick, this was to be my weekend"
"Shizuru already knows the lyrics and the basic moves, we are just trying to see the compatibility of you two singing together" the manager informed as the two singers climbed upon the studio's platform.
The doors opened with Jeanne, Ryû and Kaito rushing towards them.
"Sorry we are late Ayukawa-san, a certain someone over slept."
Kaito gave the manager a nervous smile.
"Its fine please head to the platform"
All three Symphonia members climbed onto the stage taking their respective places.
"The song we will be singing is 'Love me not'" Misaki informed the band who all gave a curt nod readying themselves.
Ryû ran his hand hard against the strings of his guitar and then the rest of the band followed his pursuit.
Shizuru readied herself in front of the mic as Natsuki did
Did we meet?
In place?
So long ago
I forgot
I can't even
Remember your face
Natsuki watched Shizuru's performance from the corner of her eye, not expecting this woman to be that good. She noticed how the rookie singer was keeping up with her also in their body movements.
We met
And we kissed
And it was like some kind of adventure
Some kind of fictious invention
All I can ask from this
Is salvation
Not liking this, she discreetly try to confuse the other woman by changing her tone very slightly and moving her body in a different way, since it seemed that the woman was trying to read her movements and trying to synchronize it. Shizuru frowned, noticing the changes in Natsuki's singing pattern and tried to keep up.
And please love me not, love me not
As the two sang, the director of the studio entered. It was a middle aged man with handsome features nevertheless with black jet short hair, and twinkling blue eyes.
"Ah it already started" he said in a low voice to Misaki who was watching the pair of singers with concern. He turned his blue eyes to where the manager was looking. "Impressive" he said smiling "Natsuki it's trying to make it difficult for her, but somehow… the other woman is keeping up quite well for their first time singing together"
Misaki sighed "Sai-san… I understand why Natsuki would be reluctant to have another partner but what she is doing is abusive. She can't go around bashing her in front of media or try to her to do mistakes in rehearsals."
"That is true" The Director chuckled "And it seems her plan backfired on her… I'm pretty sure she didn't expect her partner to be this good."
The manager rubbed her temples with her fingers "I know, we went through an extensive selection, knowing how Natsuki would react we tried to get someone as compatible as possible."
The director looked at Natsuki who was trying to hid her disappointment by focusing on singing the song, this time, correctly.
When the song ended all the band members descended from the platform, Natsuki, as usual was the last one. Misaki was able to catch her by the arm and pull her from everybody's earshot.
"That was a low thing to do Natsuki"
"Do what?" Natsuki hissed at her with feign ignorance
"Don't you think I didn't notice you trying to disconcert your partner."
"I don't know what you are talking about" Natsuki yanked her arm back.
"Fujino-san was it?" the director asked approaching the Kyoto woman.
"Yes" she replied to the unknown man
"Hello I'm Sai Hotori, the owner of this studio" she stretch his hand to Shizuru who shook it.
"Nice to meet you I'm Shizuru Fujino."
"Yes it is, a pleasure to finally meet you in person, and allow me congratulate you on your wonderful performance."
"Is that so? To be honest I felt for a moment that I was going out of sync"
The director inwardly chuckled at this but decided not to explain the woman that is what really happened but because of Natsuki.
"No no, you are truly talented."
Misaki rolled her eyes. "You may not accept her, but she is an excellent singer, as you must have noticed." Her tone was harsh and her eyes were hardening "You are to sing with her not try to bring her down. She is not you enemy."
"I don't-" Natsuki started but she was cut off
"You are JUST to sing with her… if it bothers you so much why don't you do like always; treat it like business and deal with it with a smile."
There was a pause till Misaki realized what she had said, but it was too late now to take it back
"Business?" Natsuki repeated in disbelief "BUSINESS?" This made the rest of the people in the room turn their heads at Natsuki's sudden yelling.
"This is no business! If it were the case I would have quit this band long ago! You have no idea how badly I want to quit! Singing without her, no, living without her support by my side is the worst kind of punishment I could get instead of you bullshit talk!"
"Sorry Natsuki Listen I-" the manager tried to calm her down since now they were just making a scene
"No! You listen! I don't want to sing! I don't enjoy it! Faking a smile over and over you think that is what I want? Even so I stayed, for the band, the studio, and yet, you dare replace her!"
"Natsuki…"
"No! Look! I had it with you people! Just as easily you replaced her you can replace me!"
Natsuki fuming left the studio banging the doors on her way out.
"She will be back…" Misaki told everyone weakly trying to sound convinced "She always comes back…"
"What if she doesn't though…" muttered Kaito
Shizuru left the studio. She walked slowly remembering how Natsuki reacted to the rehearsal. Natsuki left because of me… that is what she was thinking and mention to the director and manager worriedly but both of them reassured her it was not her fault thought she didn't leave feeling relieved.
A feeling of emptiness
Is not the same when awake
You're always dreaming far away
I wonder if you'd see me some day
A familiar voice was her as she reached the beach area. She noticed a familiar figure with long blue raven hair singing sitting on the sand watching the ocean unaware of her surroundings.
She remembered this place. It was where Natsuki and her first met. Natsuki was singing too at the time.
The Kyoto woman debated with herself if to talk to her or not. In the end she decided to talk to her, as she felt her guilt reappear.
"Um…" she started when she reached the younger woman who stopped singing when she heard her voice but she didn't turn around. "I'm sorry…"
"What are you apologizing for…" the woman's voice sounded harsh as if it were secretly harboring another message: Beat it.
"I… " Shizuru paused thinking cautiously what she was going to say "I have a dream…" Natsuki didn't say anything to this so she continued "A dream to sing… and then I was offered to sing as your partner, I was really happy. At first I was confused why you would act so hostile towards me. Then I heard about your partner… I know how you see me… Like a replacement. But I'm not here to replace anyone, as you can see I'm a different ace."
"Your point being?" Natsuki asked her voice dry
"That I won't and never will replace your partner. I just would like to enjoying singing, hopefully by your side. I just wanted you to know that" Shizuru turned to leave and gave Natsuki a backwards glance. The blunette was still watching the ocean not bothering to see or notice if Shizuru was leaving.
Natsuki picked up a fistful of sand in her right palm and let small strands of it slip between her fingers. "A dream… huh…" she murmured.
Shizuru reached her home and the first thing she did was to take off her shoes and allow herself to fall upon her couch. It had been an exhausting day.
Well everyday with Natsuki is exhausting.
The singer didn't understand why she insisted to get Natsuki to like her, maybe because she didn't want to work with someone who hated her.
She sighed.
Well maybe she couldn't blame her… Natsuki had lost someone important to her and now she had to deal with someone who is supposed to sing with her, filling for her partner's vacant role in the band.
Shizuru wondered what she would do if that were her case.
But then again… she didn't have someone she would have in consideration like that.
Getting up reluctantly she made herself some dinner and sat down in front of the television.
She rarely did this but, she needed to stop her brain from thinking things over and over again. Turning it on, she skimmed through the channels then she noticed one in particular and she stopped: MTV.
A video clip was playing, Shizuru watched as the very recognizable blunette sang laying upon the dirt surrounded by red roses her green eyes twinkling hypnotizing at the camera.
Oh will the prince come?
To wake you from your sweet entrance
Oh? Will the kiss from his lips
My sweet snow white…
Now a blond woman with electric blue eyes appeared, laying next to Natsuki, singing as their hands intertwined.
Shizuru looked at Natsuki's former partner and then watch them slowly turn their faces to each other. And frowned as Natsuki's usual glare and scowling was replaced by a loving and tender expression.
Do you see me now?
Next to you
Begging you to wake me soon
She felt her heard beat faster as Natsuki's face closed upon her partners their lips barely touching.
My sweetest sin
My sweet romance….
So… the partners… we not only partners… but lovers as well? Shizuru thought thunderstruck.
"Hey, I'm sorry I'm late…" Natsuki entered the room cautiously closing the door behind her. "I just had some thinking to do. How was your day?"
She walked across the room and sat beside the bed that was there.
"I missed you…"
She rested her head on the bed closing her eyes. Until she felt a hand run through her hair and she smiled.
"You always liked my hair the most huh? I never understood why… ever since you told me I've been taking extra care of it did you know?"
The hand paused but soon resumed its task.
"Blue is nice…" said the owner of the hand
Natsuki chuckled "Blue is nice huh…"
"Yes, blue is nice… it's a pretty color"
"Just like the blue of your eyes….Alyssa…"
Note: DUN DUN DUN! (another cliff hanger whoppie! sorry i love them too much no worries will be updated soon)
OMAKE:
Natsuki: What the hell-?
Shizuru: Ara…
Natsuki: what the f***k! What the**** were you f*******g thinking for **** sakes how can you write this f*******g S***t like that?
Asuka: *censors the swearing* No need to yell like that you're defiling innocent readers
Shizuru: Ara, this shows how Natsuki-chan can weave a tapestry of swears that can make a nun drop a bible ne?
Asuka and Natsuki: ….